Job Purpose
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing battery testing, validation, homologation, and certification processes for electric vehicle battery packs, in compliance with Indian and global standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Validation & Certification (Testing)- Ensure battery packs, cells, BMS, and components undergo design validation and pass all mandatory certification tests under Indian (AIS 038 Rev 2, AIS 156, IS 16893, BIS, IS 16046/IEC 62133) and international standards (UN 38.3, IEC 62619, IEC 62133, ISO 12405, UL 2580, SAE J2929).
- Battery Testing & Troubleshooting- Execute and supervise homologation-specific tests: vibration, thermal cycling/shock, mechanical drop, fire resistance (flammability/crush/thermal runaway), EMC/EMI, external short-circuit, overcharge/over-discharge, over-temperature, cell gas emission, cycle life, and abuse tests in accredited labs.
- Vehicle-Level Integration Support- Troubleshoot and resolve battery pack issues during vehicle integration and customer trials, ensuring pack meets homologation compliance.
- Test Setup & Laboratory Management- Develop custom bench test setups as per test schedules; maintain NABL-accredited in-house battery test laboratory per national and international standards.
- Documentation & Regulatory Compliance- Prepare and manage technical documents, test reports, DVPs, DFMEA, ECN/ECF, part code, and BOM data as required for certification submissions. Coordinate with certification bodies (ARAI, ICAT, BIS) and external accredited labs for submission and approval.
- Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination- Facilitate battery homologation/testing activities with suppliers; review and release test reports; ensure purchased components/completed packs meet regulatory compliance.
- Software Support- Assist with BMS software flashing, debugging, and compliance with diagnostics/testing communication (CAN protocol, HV/LV safety relays).
- Test Procedure & Data Analysis- Develop and frame standard operating procedures for the entire range of EV battery homologation tests; analyze test results and summarize data for regulatory submissions and certification.
- Manufacturing Transfer & Customer Interaction-Finalize technical reports for transition from R&D to Manufacturing; interact with customers and other internal functions to ensure compliance and positive test/certification outcomes.
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Indian standards: AIS 038 Rev 2, AIS 156, IS 16893, BIS, IS 16046, NABL, CMVR, etc.
- Proficiency with international standards: UN 38.3, IEC 62619/62133, ISO 12405, UL 2580, SAE J2929.
- Hands-on experience with battery test equipment, sensor instrumentation, safety procedures, and test lab management.
- Experience with designing experiments, writing test plans, conducting homologation/certification tests, and generating detailed test reports.
- Advanced data analysis (Excel, Python, MATLAB) for interpreting test data and optimizing battery pack reliability and longevity.
- Familiarity with BOM, ECN/ECF documentation, DVP, DFMEA, and QMS/ISO compliance for certification.
- Understanding of real-world integration, vehicle diagnostics (CAN), and field support during homologation.
Interpersonal & Process Skills
- Effective at cross-functional teamwork and technical communication.
- Capable of managing multiple projects, documentation schedules, and test lab resources for timely homologation/certification delivery.
- Willingness to travel to accredited testing agencies and customer locations, as required for homologation.
- Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and commitment to high standards of product quality and compliance.
Job description
Job Title: Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager: Homologation & Certification Focus
Location: Coimbatore
Qualification: University degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or equivalent
Experience: 3 to 5+ Years